HP dv2800t Artist Edition Notebook Review
Most notebook computers have a plain and ordinary design, usually black or silver, until HP decided to kick it up a notch with the dv2800t Artist Edition. Read on to find out more about this unique notebook.
MTV and HP sponsored a contest in which thousands of people submitted their designs for a notebook and the winning entry was from Joao Oliveira, 20, Portugal. His unique Asian Odyssey design combined bold colors and symbolic elements that showcase his passion for Asian culture.
The unique design doesn't stop at the lid and continues throughout the wristrest and the trim of the notebook. Even the keyboard is styled to match. The build quality is great, the dv2800t feels durable enough to handle the toughest day to day use.
Now on to the specs:
- Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 2.2GHz
- 250GB 5400RPM Western Digital Hard Drive
- 2GB of DDR2-5300 memory
- 14.1" WXGA HP BrightView Widescreen (1280 x 800 resolution)
- 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
- Intel PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network w/ Bluetooth
- Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
- 6-cell Battery
The only difference between our review unit and the production unit is that the processor in ours is not available when purchasing the dv2800t. Unlike standard HP notebook keyboards, this one has a glossy brown finish to it to match the rest of the notebook design. This makes for a slippery feel when typing and we weren't happy with it.
Our benchmarks performed excellent on the dv2800t, the unit received a score of 3292 in our PCMark Vantage tests which measure overall performance. In our CINEBENCH graphics tests, the dv2800t didn't compromise on graphics performance. The unit received a score of 4270 in the dual core test, with a multiprocessor speedup of 1.87 over the single core score of 2289. You may not be able to play the latest and greatest games like CRYSIS on this machine.
Our battery life tests showed that the dv2800t didn't have the best battery life, lasting for only around 2 hours.
The dv2800t is definitely a great choice for those looking for performance in a full-featured notebook without having to add on the extra pounds. You can find the HP dv2800t Artist Edition at Amazon.com.
Pros
- Excellent overall performance.
- Tons of connectivity options.
- Stylish, unique design.
Cons
- Somewhat slippery keyboard.
- Disappointing battery life.
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